🇬🇪 Sighnaghi Day Trip Guide | Georgia's Wine Town

After crossing the border from Azerbaijan, we arrived directly in Sighnaghi — a stunning hilltop town. Highly recommend staying 1-2 nights to fully experience it! 🗺️ Itinerary Guide: Sighnaghi is small — a leisurely half-day is enough to explore. Key spots are within walking distance: 1️⃣ Sighnaghi Viewpoint: The most iconic photo spot! Shoot downhill from the viewpoint (a long lens works best). Afternoon sunlight casts a golden glow — magical! 🌄 2️⃣ Cafe Medea: Famous for red wine ice cream 🍷🍦 (5 GEL). Outdoor seating with great views. Best visited at dusk. Mostly Chinese tourists, but service is friendly! 3️⃣ St. George Basilica: A church perched high up — visible from many parts of town. 4️⃣ Sighnaghi Wall: Climb the medieval fortress walls for panoramic views. Wear sports shoes — some paths are steep! 5️⃣ Sighnaghi National Museum: Worth a visit if you’re into history. 🍷 Wine Experience: We chose Okro’s Wine but skipped the tasting flight (poor value). Instead, 5 of us ordered 5 different full glasses 🍇, shared them, and tasted all varieties — cheaper and more generous than the flight! Go at dusk: The rooftop view at blue hour is breathtaking! Sip wine while overlooking the town — pure bliss. Avoid food here: Their dishes are mediocre. Focus on wine and views! 🍕 Restaurant Recommendation: Restaurant Tsikara (town center) — a lucky find during rain! 🌧️ Must-try: Their pizza! We ordered two — that good! Other dishes were also delicious. The owner gifted us free chacha (strong, like Chinese) — we had two rounds 😂. Their beer is refreshing too! 🏨 Accommodation: Guest House Maradona — a gorgeous B&B with mountain-view rooms (only ~200 RMB/night!). Balcony rooms offer stunning town views. Breakfast (15 GEL/person) is served on the balcony or at a shared dining area with equally great views. Note: Location is slightly remote — the walk back at night might feel eerie if alone. #Sighnaghi #TravelGeorgia #WineLovers